Clinical Psychologist Developmental

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have a vacancy for a clinical psychologist to join our expanding team in a developmental 7/8a role!

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are interested in working in eating disorders to join a close, supportive and containing team that is passionate about providing high quality care.

Main duties of the job

The job will involve supporting in the assessment and formulation of young people with eating disorders. Providing direct therapeutic work on both a 1:1 and group basis. Offering supervision to CAPs, trainee psychologists and other members of the MDT. Involvement in service development, training, audits and research. Offering consultation to other members of the MDT and the wider CAMHS network.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services

Date posted

16 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £54,619 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-23-099

Job locations

Optional - Truro Health Park / Newquay Health Hub / 6a Heathlands Liskeard

Truro

TR1 2JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical counselling psychology
  • Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
  • Evidence of undertaking training in supervision.

Desirable

  • Managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Skills in training preparation and delivery to a wide range of staff groups
  • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Desirable

  • Advanced keyboard Skills

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Experience as a psychologist, working with children in either clinical or community settings.
  • Experience of working with young children with severe emotional/behavioural difficulties.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with young people with eating disorders
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical counselling psychology
  • Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
  • Evidence of undertaking training in supervision.

Desirable

  • Managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Skills in training preparation and delivery to a wide range of staff groups
  • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Desirable

  • Advanced keyboard Skills

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Experience as a psychologist, working with children in either clinical or community settings.
  • Experience of working with young children with severe emotional/behavioural difficulties.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with young people with eating disorders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Optional - Truro Health Park / Newquay Health Hub / 6a Heathlands Liskeard

Truro

TR1 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Optional - Truro Health Park / Newquay Health Hub / 6a Heathlands Liskeard

Truro

TR1 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Jade Hanson

jade.hanson@nhs.net

Date posted

16 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £54,619 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-23-099

Job locations

Optional - Truro Health Park / Newquay Health Hub / 6a Heathlands Liskeard

Truro

TR1 2JA


Supporting documents

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